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OTTO KNAPP TRANSPORTATION INC
Madison, NE
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 208644 · MC 276838
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 9 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-276838 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC276838
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
9 yrs, 11 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC276838
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP02397L
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
208644
MC Number
MC-276838
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 21, 1981
Authority Granted
October 17, 2016
Annual Mileage
140,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Madison, NE
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO1
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | 0750210352 | FORT MORGAN CO | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIO GREAT DANE |
3HSLGAPR9MN365168 1GR1A0620SW626910 |
NE 404401 KS 714555 |
| March 12, 2024 | 1623340158 | MATHESON CO | III | — | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIO GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSLGAPR9MN365168 1GR1A062XLW170898 |
NE 404401 NE 646255 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2016 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 12, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| April 5, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 26, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2009 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 12, 2016 | BROKER | On Record |
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